HCPS introduces new summer learning experience for students

Tuesday

Jul 18, 2017 at 2:01 AM

Lessons include field trips, STEM based projects and real-world encounters

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HOPEWELL — This summer Hopewell City Public Schools (HCPS) is taking a journey into a brand-new and innovative approach to summer education. The experience began Monday, July 10, at each city school and continues for four weeks.

These four weeks will be unlike any other as students will have the opportunity to experience deeper learning and engaging classroom lessons. Weekly field trips, STEM based projects, and real-world encounters will be enjoyed by all summer learning participants.

At each school students will have an overarching theme guiding lessons in the classroom and field trips to help the students gain real-world knowledge and experience.

Elementary school students began their summer learning with “The World Around Us,” as week one kicked off with nature and transportation and engineering. Field trips included Destination Theatre, Virginia Waste Management (Dupont Elementary), the Science Museum of Richmond, and the Richmond Metro Zoo.

For week two, the learning continues with “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”, as students are learning to leave no footprint and about going green. Students will be participating in archeological digs at the Prince George Heritage Center, a trip to Maymont Park in Richmond, and a trip to the Appomattox Regional Library.

Week three students will be “Better Together”, learning social traits and the importance of community. Field trips include a visit to Hopewell High School to visit Bright Star Productions and the Appomattox Regional Library.

For the close of the summer learning experience, students will need a “Passport to New Adventures” as they connect to history and visit the Quartermaster Museum and Pamplin Park. The summer learning experience will conclude with an exhibition and cookout at Crystal Lake to celebrate the achievements of all students.

The summer learning journey for the Woodson Wildcats will center around 21st Century Learning. Each week the students will be taking field trips to the Hopewell Community Center, the Appomattox Regional Library, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, John Randolph Medical Center, Blueprint Automation, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Carter Woodson’s summer learning will include parent events as well, each with a topic of discussion for parents and students, including "Healthy Eating and Healthy Living".

The Blue Devils are also experiencing summer learning with not only field trips but engaging lessons in the classrooms, beginning with week one, “Eat Well in Hopewell,” and a field trip to Randolph Market and Kroger, exploring wellness plans with healthy eating options.

Week two finds our students “Planning for the Future” as they research possible career paths and colleges. The field trips for our students include Virginia Commonwealth University and the State Capitol Building.

As week three begins, students will investigate Hopewell with “Who’s Who and What’s What” in and around the city. Students will visit the Beacon Theatre and learn about its' restoration process and history in Hopewell.

During the final week of the summer learning journey, the Blue Devils will celebrate their success with a field day on July 31 and a project exhibition on Aug. 3.

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